Assistant Director – Special Events

Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Assistant Director – Special Events

Department

Athletics-0850

Requisition Number

S_250368

Posting Open Date

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Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Assistant Director – Special Events

Department

Athletics-0850

Requisition Number

S_250368

Posting Open Date

05/09/2025

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

05/23/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Description of Work

Responsible for developing staffing plans, scheduling on-call staff and private security, designing and implementing venue and site layouts, and executing internal and external special event plans for Nebraska Athletics. This position will work within computer-aided-design software platforms to layout, design, and meet crowd density thresholds per space as approved by the state fire marshal designee. Create site layout options for all spaces used by internal and external groups for special event purposes.

Manage needs and expectations from the internal or external event requestor and collaborate across departments for event support. Organize and work directly with facility tours and oversee staff assigned during these special events and tours. Work within the Event Staff database platform to issue availability and scheduling for each special event scheduled. Weekend and evening hours will be required.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce.

UNL

is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years full-time experience within the event management industry; equivalent education/ experience considered. Proficient in computer-aided-design software programs and experience in building out (to-scale) space for events while understanding crowd density and local, state, and federal code compliance for occupancy of space within a state funded higher educational system. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to engage effectively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the collegiate athletic operations industry. Training and/or experience with sales and contract management.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

No

Physical Required

No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check Required

Yes

Posted Salary

$50,000 yr/minimum

How to Apply

Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or

PDF

format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Matt Davidson

mdavidson@huskers.com

402-472-7042

Job Category (old)

Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

No

If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please describe your experience using computer-aided-design software

(Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

Optional Documents

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